Bucoșnița Explained

Type:commune
County:Caraș-Severin
Bucoșnița
Leader Name:Vichente Suru
Leader Party:PRO
Leader Term:2020 - 2024
Coordinates:45.3°N 38°W
Elevation:265
Area Total:97.67
Population Total:auto
Postal Code:327060
Area Code:+(40) x55

Bucoșnița (Hungarian: Bokos) is a commune in Caraș-Severin County, western Romania, with a population of 2,642 as of 2021. It is composed of four villages: Bucoșnița, Goleț (Galacs), Petroșnița (Petresfalva), and Vălișoara (Temesvölgye). It is situated in the historical region of Banat.

The commune is situated at an altitude of, in the foothills of the Țarcu and Semenic mountains, on the banks of the Timiș River. It is located in the central-north part of Caraș-Severin County, south of the municipality of Caransebeș and east of the county seat, Reșița.

Bucoșnița is crossed by the national road DN6 (part of European route E70), which links Bucharest with the Banat region. The Vălișoara and Petroșnița train stations serve the CFR Main Line 900, which connects the capital city with Timișoara.